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M4.4 Depth: 175.8 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Wurduj, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 22:14:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 22:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Wurduj, Badakhshan Province (Afghanistan). At around 176 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
175.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-22 22:14:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Afghanistan
State
Badakhshan Province
City
Wurduj
County
Wurduj
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.70960, 71.34230
Temperature
-2.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 175.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 175.8 km
Intermediate
175.8 km
175.8 km — deeper than the regional average (95.9 km)
Regional average: 95.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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